Tire Brands in Naples, FL

Here at Rick Johnson Auto & Tire, we carry many name brand tires to serve Naples, FL, Fort Myers, FL, and Bonita Springs, FL. Our tire prices are some of the lowest around and we have the Naples, FL tire service to back up our tires for as long as you own your car. Not sure on which Naples, FL tires are right for your car? Then please browse through our online tire catalog to shop for tires. Still have questions or need help with other Naples, FL auto repair services? Then stop by Rick Johnson Auto & Tire at 996 Central Avenue, Naples, FL 34102 or give us a call at (239) 263-8483 or contact us online today!

MICHELIN® Tires

Incorporated in 1888, founding brothers Édouard and André Michelin started the Michelin Rubber Factory in Paris, France. The small Rubber Company has now grown into the world largest tire manufacturer. The first MICHELIN® Radial tire was introduced in 1946, titled the X Tire. The design of the X Tire is now the standard design of current world passenger and light truck tires, with minor improvements added over the years....

Known for being "The everyday tire with performance that's anything but," BFGoodrich® strives to be innovative and deliver products that make a difference in society. BFGoodrich® Tires was founded in 1870 by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in Akron, Ohio as the first rubber company in America. During that period, BFGoodrich® and Akron, Ohio became the rubber capital of the world. In 1910 BFGoodrich® added Carbon Black into rubber compounds...

The United States Rubber Company was originally founded in 1892, as one of twelve original stocks on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. By 1941, The United States Rubber Company bought controlling interest in the Gillette Safety Tire Company, becoming the world's largest supplier of Original Equipment Tires. In 1961 United States Rubber Company changed their name to Uniroyal Inc....

Founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi, Bridgestone or "Stone Bridge" (direct translation from Japanese) was created in Japan. In the 1930's, Japan slowly started producing automobiles, and in 1932 Bridgestone became the first tire manufacturing company to offer tires nationally. By 1983 Bridgestone purchased a tire plant in La Vergne, Tennessee, from Firestone Tire & Rubber. In the twenty first century, Bridgestone became one of the "Big Three" tire companies...

Harvey Firestone founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900 to supply pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and other forms of wheeled transportation common in the early Twentieth Century. After seeing the huge potential in automobile tires, Firestone started mass production of automobile tires. By using relationships, Firestone was able to become the original equipment supplier to Ford Motor Company, and continue to produce tires for the replacement market....

Frank Seiberling founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1898 with just thirteen employees. The company started by producing bicycle and carriage tires in November of 1898. Goodyear was able to earn the title "The world's largest tire company," by 1916, just 18 years after the founding. The company adopted the slogan, "More people ride on Goodyear tires than on any other kind." Based on sales, Goodyear became the world's largest rubber company in 1926....

While watching his son ride his tricycle in 1888, John Boyd Dunlop realized how uncomfortable the tires made the ride. Dunlop knew the solid rubber wheels did not give to the surface, so he devised a plan. By taking two sheets of rubber, John Dunlop wrapped the tires and glued the sheets together. He filled the rubber sheets with air, and ultimately invented the first ever commercially viable pneumatic, or air-filled tire. With this new intention, Dunlop opened...

Cooper Tires has had a long and interesting life starting with the founding in 1914 in Akron, Ohio by two brother-in-laws. The two men started by purchasing the M&M Company, a company that made tire patches and repair kits. The men followed that by purchasing the Giant Tire & Rubber Company so that they could start manufacturing "rebuilt" tires in Findlay, Ohio in 1917. By 1919 another investor named I.J. Cooper established the Cooper Corporation....

Giovanni Battista as a telegraph cable manufacturer founded Pirelli & Co. in 1872. In 1890 Pirelli entered the tire industry with the development of their first bicycle tire. In 1901, Pirelli produced their first automobile tire. Pirelli Tire has now become the fifth largest tire manufacturer in the world in terms of sales. Pirelli is different from all other Tire Manufacturers because they use innovation and research to distinguish themselves, embracing new technology to create a value for the consumer...

Founded in 1915 by William O'Neil and his partner, Winfred Fouse, General Tire and Rubber Company was an outgrowth of Western Tire & Rubber Company. At the time, General Tire entered a market with over 300 competitors, but was determined to get a market share of replacement tire sales. The first tire that General Tire mass-produced was the General Jumbo, a pneumatic truck tire that was first in its class of tire. In the mid-1920's, General invented...

For over 100 years, Continental has been one of the world's leading automotive industry suppliers. Continental AG was founded in 1987 in Hanover, Germany. The company is currently one of the five largest automotive suppliers in the world, and is the second largest European Auto Supplier. As of 2008, Continental employs approximately 140,000 employees at 190 locations in 25 countries. Continental is ranked fourth for market share worldwide and the market leader...

A subdivision of Bridgestone, one of the largest tire producers in the world, Fuzion was born for performance vehicles. Fuzion has several types of tires for summer and all season use, that give the ability to maximize performance and control at the same time. Fuzion tires are ideal for drivers who demand style, comfort, and performance every time they drive. If you are looking for “Great Value” and “Total Confidence” in all-season tires for your car or truck...

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About Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

Rick Johnson Auto & Tire is a pillar of the community. Rick Johnson Auto & Tire is a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, auto repair and brake services for customers located in and around the Naples, Florida area. Our goal is to focus on customer service. It is the foundation of our business. Rick Johnson Auto & Tire employs a well-trained staff specializing in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance and light truck or SUV tires. Custom wheels are available at Rick Johnson Auto & Tire. Special wheels and rims compliment any tire or customer vehicle. Complete under-car services, such as oil changes, brakes, shocks, struts, alignment, and transmission fluid flush for both foreign and domestic vehicles are readily available at competitive prices. Take this opportunity to browse Rick Johnson Auto & Tire website or call us for personalized service. We carry and install Interstate Batteries.